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AD52 PZA

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,995 mi
Last recorded150,995 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 150,995 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 150,650 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower spring mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear outer light lens damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lower spring mounting deteriorated

Offside Rear outer light lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot wont open

exhaust center box outer skin corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2022 143,150 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both need surface cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer rear lamp cover broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 143,034 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition 2 large stickers in drivers vision not easily removed (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both need surface cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer rear lamp cover broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,429 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 136,270 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,715 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 126,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,821 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 12,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,950 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2015 86,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,240 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 67,254 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,031 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear light cluster slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,501 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear lamp slight damage

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,204 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,161 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 40,161 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,220 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AD52 PZA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 106,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 PZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD52 PZA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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